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admin — Mon, 17 Jan 2005 00:00:00 +0000

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"DrLith" wrote in message

news:35bantF4kkbcmU1@individual.net… > You and Tim would get along swimmingly…

*twitch* Why do I get husbands with the same names as everyone else’s? And believe it or not, that would’ve been a typical statement from mine. Jess

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mL wrote: > >> most of that money on unique craftsmanship rather than a stupid diamond > >> solitaire. I hope it turns out as pretty as I see it in my mind! > >This is what we did too. We got nice, custom wedding bands, and completely > >skipped the diamond for her. I love wearing it (so does she). > I’m glad to hear i’m not the only one who didn’t go around flashing a diamond > ring.

I never got one either. We were too poor and it’s not a priority for either of us. Lilith- my best wishes to you and your boyfriend and may you have a long, healthy and happy marriage.

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"DrLith" wrote in message

news:352q5dF4fu6qgU1@individual.net… > Oh, happy day!

Congrats. Jess

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -DrLith wrote: > Well, folks…I’ve been away for a few weeks, and the long and short of it > is that one of the things that happened during that time is that my BF took > advantage of a particularly romantic moment and "officially" asked me to > marry him. We had booked a 3 night stay at a ski resort in WA state. They > didn’t have enough snow to open for skiing, but we did wind up staying the > first night because it was too late to drive on to the next alternative. > I told him that he had to go out for a walk in the snow with me after > dinner. We followed the x-country trail into the snowy woods, and when we > stopped to enjoy the moment, he asked, "so, would you want to marry me," and > I said, "of course, you silly man," and that was it! It was simple and > gorgeous and perfect. > We had already made notice of a custom jewelry shop in Seattle, so we spent > a couple hours there toward the end of our trip having custom rings > designed. In the end, we decided it was a significant enough thing to merit > spending a little money on the jewelry, but we both are happier spending > most of that money on unique craftsmanship rather than a stupid diamond > solitaire. I hope it turns out as pretty as I see it in my mind! > Now we are moving forward on giving shape to a similarly nontraditional > wedding. It’s his first, and while he’d probably be ok doing a simple JP > ceremony, his parents do want to fly up, and I’m sure my immediate family > would like to be involved as well, so we’re probably going to spend a little > to rent a mega 5-6 BR vacation house in the mountains for a week, within a > few hours’ drive from our home base in DC, and keep everything else quite > simple. Tim says he knew I was the girl for him the day he asked me if I’d > rather have a cottage by the beach or a cabin in the mountains and I said > "cabin in the mountains" without hesitating for a second. So, it’s > appropriate. > Oh, happy day!

Congratulations Kath! It sounds like the moment was perfect. :) Cheryl

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"JWB" wrote in message

news:35b9n5F4kit0aU1@individual.net… > "DrLith" wrote in message > news:35b97mF4kck0bU1@individual.net… > > Thanks! It’s just too bad we showed up in the middle of the week, and what > > appeared to be a slightly stressful week at that. Still, in a couple years > > you’ll be free of your financial obligations to those freeloadin’ > > lumberjacks you call sons, and it’ll be easier to get away for a weekend > > of > > hot-tubbin’, lodge-bunnyin’, and cute little Ugg boot wearing…. > And if there *is* any Lez action, take video. Because I won’t believe it if > I don’t see it.

You and Tim would get along swimmingly…

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"DrLith" wrote in message

news:35b97mF4kck0bU1@individual.net… > Thanks! It’s just too bad we showed up in the middle of the week, and what > appeared to be a slightly stressful week at that. Still, in a couple years > you’ll be free of your financial obligations to those freeloadin’ > lumberjacks you call sons, and it’ll be easier to get away for a weekend > of > hot-tubbin’, lodge-bunnyin’, and cute little Ugg boot wearing….

And if there *is* any Lez action, take video. Because I won’t believe it if I don’t see it.

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"Lauri" wrote in message

news:5to0v0952nvbeed5rbnhij8idtpku68r6g@4ax.com… > On Thu, 20 Jan 2005 19:42:56 -0500, "DrLith" > wrote: > >I’ll leave her to chime in with her impressions of the famous DrLith and > >DrLith’s Sweetie. > DrLith is hot, and her sweetie ain’t too bad, either. I suspect that > our dear Doctor may be guilty of cradle-robbing to a slight degree > (not that there is anything wrong with that!).

What was it my mom said? "We think he’s just terrific, though he does look like he’s about 19 years old." (He’s actually just 2 years younger than my bad self.) > Seriously, I was > pleased to share a couple of very pleasant hours with two really nice > people, and I couldn’t be happier knowing that you two are tying the > knot.

Thanks! It’s just too bad we showed up in the middle of the week, and what appeared to be a slightly stressful week at that. Still, in a couple years you’ll be free of your financial obligations to those freeloadin’ lumberjacks you call sons, and it’ll be easier to get away for a weekend of hot-tubbin’, lodge-bunnyin’, and cute little Ugg boot wearing….

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On Thu, 20 Jan 2005 19:42:56 -0500, "DrLith" wrote: >I don’t know how I managed to leave out the fact, also, that on this >wonderful vacation we got to meet the delightful Lauri in WA, who lives near >something close to my idea of paradise. She is even hotter in person than in >my fake-lesbian fantasies!

Fake!!?? They’re FAKE fantasies??? *Now* ya tell me! >I’ll leave her to chime in with her impressions of the famous DrLith and >DrLith’s Sweetie.

DrLith is hot, and her sweetie ain’t too bad, either. I suspect that our dear Doctor may be guilty of cradle-robbing to a slight degree (not that there is anything wrong with that!). Seriously, I was pleased to share a couple of very pleasant hours with two really nice people, and I couldn’t be happier knowing that you two are tying the knot. Lauri in WA I like my email spamless

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"GeoWolf – AKA GGGNH" wrote in message news:GGGNH-3CEA9E.01174718012005@host71.newsfeeds.com… > You have always belonged. Congrats and best wishes. Just curious, the > kids excited?

The kids–well, it is going to be a long and strange trip with that one, as always. DD7 was already saying, when we picked her up at her dad’s and before the "big announcement" was made: "I want daddy to die and you to marry Tim and then Tim can be my daddy." This is the girl who 6 months ago would have jumped to the moon for her dad… I think she’s responding to the fact that her dad actually tells her to eat her vegetables and stuff when she’s with him, whereas Tim quite rightly leaves the Bad Cop stuff for me to handle. DS9, who has control issues, took a week or so to come to terms with the idea. Then the PS2 arrived, and things were suddenly much better. His control issues continue to manifest themselves, however, insofar as he has declared that I must wear a dress with "big puffy sleeves," which is not exactly what I had in mind. I think if we let him pick out the paint color for Tim’s living room and his own new bedroom, the Little God may be appeased. He also asked today if he could be the Ring Bearer, and I told him that’d be ok with me–he seemed jazzed about that.

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"WhansaMi" wrote in message

news:20050117174116.00990.00000080@mb-m04.aol.com… > Congratulations! > Which mountains do you plan to go to for the wedding? We have a place at > Bryce. It really is lovely there.

Thanks to everyone for the congratulations! We have narrowed the list down to 3 possibilities, I think, after looking at a ton of different places. In the end, we decided that privacy trumped closeness-to-recreation, so we eliminated all the ski/golf resort homes (including a couple at Bryce that were on the list). Now we’re trying to narrow it down between a couple of multi-unit properties in the Berkeley Springs WV area and a single-unit 5 BR house on 5 acres, near Massanutten in VA. Our top choice is one that has 3 3-BR rustic log cabins on an old farmstead, which would allow us much flexibility in terms of how many people show up and for how long, and give everyone quite a bit of breathing room. I don’t know how I managed to leave out the fact, also, that on this wonderful vacation we got to meet the delightful Lauri in WA, who lives near something close to my idea of paradise. She is even hotter in person than in my fake-lesbian fantasies! I’ll leave her to chime in with her impressions of the famous DrLith and DrLith’s Sweetie.

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DrLith wrote: > Now we are moving forward on giving shape to a similarly nontraditional > wedding.

Congratulations. I recommend writing your own vows. It was very bonding and fun for us.

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JWB wrote: > In the end, we decided it was a significant enough thing to > > merit > > spending a little money on the jewelry, but we both are happier spending > > most of that money on unique craftsmanship rather than a stupid diamond > > solitaire. I hope it turns out as pretty as I see it in my mind! > This is what we did too. We got nice, custom wedding bands, and completely > skipped the diamond for her. I love wearing it (so does she).

Us too! I did inherit my grandmother’s wedding ring, so if I *want* to wear a diamond ring I can. But I rarely want to.

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DrLith wrote: > Oh, happy day!

Congratulations, Dr. K. )) Tracey

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"DN B" wrote in message

news:24114-41EC3ABB-228@storefull-3232.bay.webtv.net… > ‘Tim says he knew I was the girl for him the day he asked me if I’d > rather have a cottage by the beach or a cabin in the mountains and I > said "cabin in the mountains" without hesitating for a second. So, it’s > appropriate.’ > Could you tell us how long youve both dated each other ? And, how much > PreMarital Counseling youve had ? Thanks. Best wishes.

We’ve known each other for 9 months. As someone else mentioned, we haven’t done premarital counseling because we have only been committed to the idea of getting married for a couple of weeks now. I’d certainly be open to suggestions for good programs that others have used or heard good reports on (we’re both committedly atheist). However, I’m somewhat worried we’d wind up spending hundreds of dollars on something that we could have learned from a $20 book. A quick Google search has turned up a surprisingly limited number of resources so far, but maybe I’m looking in the wrong places.

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CONGRATULATIONS! Kass "DrLith" wrote in message

news:352q5dF4fu6qgU1@individual.net… : Well, folks…I’ve been away for a few weeks, and the long and short of it : is that one of the things that happened during that time is that my BF took : advantage of a particularly romantic moment and "officially" asked me to : marry him. We had booked a 3 night stay at a ski resort in WA state. They : didn’t have enough snow to open for skiing, but we did wind up staying the : first night because it was too late to drive on to the next alternative. : I told him that he had to go out for a walk in the snow with me after : dinner. We followed the x-country trail into the snowy woods, and when we : stopped to enjoy the moment, he asked, "so, would you want to marry me," and : I said, "of course, you silly man," and that was it! It was simple and : gorgeous and perfect. : : We had already made notice of a custom jewelry shop in Seattle, so we spent : a couple hours there toward the end of our trip having custom rings : designed. In the end, we decided it was a significant enough thing to merit : spending a little money on the jewelry, but we both are happier spending : most of that money on unique craftsmanship rather than a stupid diamond : solitaire. I hope it turns out as pretty as I see it in my mind! : : Now we are moving forward on giving shape to a similarly nontraditional : wedding. It’s his first, and while he’d probably be ok doing a simple JP : ceremony, his parents do want to fly up, and I’m sure my immediate family : would like to be involved as well, so we’re probably going to spend a little : to rent a mega 5-6 BR vacation house in the mountains for a week, within a : few hours’ drive from our home base in DC, and keep everything else quite : simple. Tim says he knew I was the girl for him the day he asked me if I’d : rather have a cottage by the beach or a cabin in the mountains and I said : "cabin in the mountains" without hesitating for a second. So, it’s : appropriate. : : Oh, happy day! : :

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DN B wrote: > ‘Tim says he knew I was the girl for him the day he asked me if I’d > rather have a cottage by the beach or a cabin in the mountains and I > said "cabin in the mountains" without hesitating for a second. So, it’s > appropriate.’ > Could you tell us how long youve both dated each other ? And, how much > PreMarital Counseling youve had ? Thanks. Best wishes.

Typically, ‘premarital counselling’ doesn’t occur until after the engagement. So my guess is none. I know my wife and I didn’t have any premarital counselling until after we met with a preacher and he suggested it (very strongly … as in I won’t marry you until). Toddly

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>> most of that money on unique craftsmanship rather than a stupid diamond >> solitaire. I hope it turns out as pretty as I see it in my mind! >This is what we did too. We got nice, custom wedding bands, and completely >skipped the diamond for her. I love wearing it (so does she).

I’m glad to hear i’m not the only one who didn’t go around flashing a diamond ring.

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Well, folks…I’ve been away for a few weeks, and the long and short of it is that one of the things that happened during that time is that my BF took advantage of a particularly romantic moment and "officially" asked me to marry him. We had booked a 3 night stay at a ski resort in WA state. They didn’t have enough snow to open for skiing, but we did wind up staying the first night because it was too late to drive on to the next alternative. I told him that he had to go out for a walk in the snow with me after dinner. We followed the x-country trail into the snowy woods, and when we stopped to enjoy the moment, he asked, "so, would you want to marry me," and I said, "of course, you silly man," and that was it! It was simple and gorgeous and perfect. We had already made notice of a custom jewelry shop in Seattle, so we spent a couple hours there toward the end of our trip having custom rings designed. In the end, we decided it was a significant enough thing to merit spending a little money on the jewelry, but we both are happier spending most of that money on unique craftsmanship rather than a stupid diamond solitaire. I hope it turns out as pretty as I see it in my mind! Now we are moving forward on giving shape to a similarly nontraditional wedding. It’s his first, and while he’d probably be ok doing a simple JP ceremony, his parents do want to fly up, and I’m sure my immediate family would like to be involved as well, so we’re probably going to spend a little to rent a mega 5-6 BR vacation house in the mountains for a week, within a few hours’ drive from our home base in DC, and keep everything else quite simple. Tim says he knew I was the girl for him the day he asked me if I’d rather have a cottage by the beach or a cabin in the mountains and I said "cabin in the mountains" without hesitating for a second. So, it’s appropriate. Oh, happy day!

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In article <352q5dF4fu6q…@individual.net>, "DrLith" wrote: >Oh, happy day!

CONGRATS AND HUGS!!!

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Wow, I wouldn’t have believed it already! Congratulations, Kath!

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"DrLith" wrote in message

news:352q5dF4fu6qgU1@individual.net… > Well, folks…I’ve been away for a few weeks, and the long and short of it > is that one of the things that happened during that time is that my BF > took > advantage of a particularly romantic moment and "officially" asked me to > marry him.

whoo hoo!!! We had booked a 3 night stay at a ski resort in WA state. They > didn’t have enough snow to open for skiing, but we did wind up staying the > first night because it was too late to drive on to the next alternative. > I told him that he had to go out for a walk in the snow with me after > dinner. We followed the x-country trail into the snowy woods, and when we > stopped to enjoy the moment, he asked, "so, would you want to marry me," > and > I said, "of course, you silly man," and that was it! It was simple and > gorgeous and perfect.

very nice. > We had already made notice of a custom jewelry shop in Seattle, so we > spent > a couple hours there toward the end of our trip having custom rings > designed. In the end, we decided it was a significant enough thing to > merit > spending a little money on the jewelry, but we both are happier spending > most of that money on unique craftsmanship rather than a stupid diamond > solitaire. I hope it turns out as pretty as I see it in my mind!

This is what we did too. We got nice, custom wedding bands, and completely skipped the diamond for her. I love wearing it (so does she). > Now we are moving forward on giving shape to a similarly nontraditional > wedding. It’s his first, and while he’d probably be ok doing a simple JP > ceremony, his parents do want to fly up, and I’m sure my immediate family > would like to be involved as well, so we’re probably going to spend a > little > to rent a mega 5-6 BR vacation house in the mountains for a week, within a > few hours’ drive from our home base in DC, and keep everything else quite > simple. Tim says he knew I was the girl for him the day he asked me if I’d > rather have a cottage by the beach or a cabin in the mountains and I said > "cabin in the mountains" without hesitating for a second. So, it’s > appropriate. > Oh, happy day!

Sounds really nice – small is the way to go!! Best of luck!!

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DrLith wrote: > Oh, happy day!

Woo Hoo! Doing the happy dance for you both!

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DrLith wrote: > Tim says he knew I was the girl for him the day he asked me if I’d > rather have a cottage by the beach or a cabin in the mountains and I said > "cabin in the mountains" without hesitating for a second. So, it’s > appropriate. > Oh, happy day!

Wow! Congrats Kathy, and many wishes for a happy future together! Doing backflips for you over here! jen

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‘Tim says he knew I was the girl for him the day he asked me if I’d rather have a cottage by the beach or a cabin in the mountains and I said "cabin in the mountains" without hesitating for a second. So, it’s appropriate.’ Could you tell us how long youve both dated each other ? And, how much PreMarital Counseling youve had ? Thanks. Best wishes.

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>>>Well, folks…I’ve been away for a few weeks, and the long and short of it

is that one of the things that happened during that time is that my BF took advantage of a particularly romantic moment and "officially" asked me to marry him. We had booked a 3 night stay at a ski resort in WA state. They didn’t have enough snow to open for skiing, but we did wind up staying the first night because it was too late to drive on to the next alternative. I told him that he had to go out for a walk in the snow with me after dinner. We followed the x-country trail into the snowy woods, and when we stopped to enjoy the moment, he asked, "so, would you want to marry me," and I said, "of course, you silly man," and that was it! It was simple and gorgeous and perfect. We had already made notice of a custom jewelry shop in Seattle, so we spent a couple hours there toward the end of our trip having custom rings designed. In the end, we decided it was a significant enough thing to merit spending a little money on the jewelry, but we both are happier spending most of that money on unique craftsmanship rather than a stupid diamond solitaire. I hope it turns out as pretty as I see it in my mind! Now we are moving forward on giving shape to a similarly nontraditional wedding. It’s his first, and while he’d probably be ok doing a simple JP ceremony, his parents do want to fly up, and I’m sure my immediate family would like to be involved as well, so we’re probably going to spend a little to rent a mega 5-6 BR vacation house in the mountains for a week, within a few hours’ drive from our home base in DC, and keep everything else quite simple. Tim says he knew I was the girl for him the day he asked me if I’d rather have a cottage by the beach or a cabin in the mountains and I said "cabin in the mountains" without hesitating for a second. So, it’s appropriate. Oh, happy day!>>>> Congratulations! Which mountains do you plan to go to for the wedding? We have a place at Bryce. It really is lovely there. Sheila

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Where to play …help

admin — Thu, 03 Jul 2003 00:00:00 +0000

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My wife has put together a last minute 4th of July trip to St. Michaels…located on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland.. It is about half an hour across the bay bridge from Annapolis. Nearby towns include Cambridge and Easton. I’m looking for a nice course to play while I’m there. Any suggestions ? Thanks in advance.

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I’ve never played it myself, but Hog Neck in Easton has a good reputation. Kenny — Kenny Stultz – Troll and SPAM intolerant RSG Rollcall: http://rec-sport-golf.com/members/?rollcall=stultzk "Golf is the only sport where a precise knowledge of the Rules can earn one a reputation for poor sportsmanship"

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I’m looking for a nice course to play while I’m there.

If you are lucky she has you staying at the Harbourtowne Golf Resort which has a very nice Pete Dye course. Other good choices would be Hog Neck, Easton Club, Queenstown Harbor and Upland Golf Club. Enjoy

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Where to play in Vegas?

admin — Sun, 06 Oct 2002 00:00:00 +0000

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Going to Las Vegas in November and looking for a good desert course to play(preferably without any homesites). Any recommendations?

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Paiute is nice. If memory serves the weekday rate goes down to $55 at 11:00.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Going to Las Vegas in November and looking for a good desert course to play(preferably without any homesites). Any recommendations?

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I’ll second that choice. No houses! Three courses, and resonable(for Las Vegas) rates. Great service also, which is also not the norm in Las Vegas.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Paiute is nice. If memory serves the weekday rate goes down to $55 at 11:00. Going to Las Vegas in November and looking for a good desert course to play(preferably without any homesites). Any recommendations?

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Yeah, just go to Paiute. You won’t regret it! Definately one of the best in Las Vegas. I played the lesser of the three courses in 1999 and it was amazing! Bring a jacket!! (It’s a 30 mins drive up into the hills) It was like 42 degrees up there in late April!! Two guys we were playing with HAD to spring for $70 sweatshirts at the turn! This is AFTER paying for a $130 green fee! I had an old sweatshirt in the bag. I felt like I just hit the jackpot. Pratice your drives. Hitting out of that thick , almost artificial turf-like grass is a pain.

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Paiute Golf Resort. I love it. Ken – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Going to Las Vegas in November and looking for a good desert course to play(preferably without any homesites). Any recommendations?

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Going to Las Vegas in November and looking for a good desert course to play(preferably without any homesites). Any recommendations?

Another thumbs up for Paiute. The Badlands is a great course, but the homes are a moving in. -keith

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Mesquite is about an hour north of Vegas. Try Wolf Creek and Oasis. Two great courses. Cheap compared to courses in Vegas Raj

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Going to Las Vegas in November and looking for a good desert course to play(preferably without any homesites). Any recommendations?

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If you are going to play golf in Las Vegas, you have to check out these tee time auctions at Las Vegas Paiute and Revere at Anthem. There are foursomes that included greens fees and carts and sell for about 50 to 75% off the regular greens fees. My group just played Las Vegas Paiute (Wolf Course) for $199!!!! That’s $49.75 a player.

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How was Wolf? Nice? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -If you are going to play golf in Las Vegas, you have to check out these tee time auctions at Las Vegas Paiute and Revere at Anthem. There are foursomes that included greens fees and carts and sell for about 50 to 75% off the regular greens fees. My group just played Las Vegas Paiute (Wolf Course) for $199!!!! That’s $49.75 a player.

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Wolf Creek is not cheap compared to anything. Oasis is 90 bucks. If going to Mesquite I suggest getting a package with one of the hotels, which by the way are just about all owned by the same outfit. Casablanca, Oasis, Virgin River.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Mesquite is about an hour north of Vegas. Try Wolf Creek and Oasis. Two great courses. Cheap compared to courses in Vegas Raj Going to Las Vegas in November and looking for a good desert course to play(preferably without any homesites). Any recommendations?

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It was awesome!!! Best I’ve played in Vegas no doubt. gb – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – How was Wolf? Nice? If you are going to play golf in Las Vegas, you have to check out these tee time auctions at Las Vegas Paiute and Revere at Anthem. There are foursomes that included greens fees and carts and sell for about 50 to 75% off the regular greens fees. My group just played Las Vegas Paiute (Wolf Course) for $199!!!! That’s $49.75 a player.

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Those that like Paiute would also like Primm Valley. – Joe Conte I’ll second that choice. No houses! Three courses, and resonable(for Las Vegas) rates. Great service also, which is also not the norm in Las Vegas. Paiute is nice. If memory serves the weekday rate goes down to $55 at 11:00. Going to Las Vegas in November and looking for a good desert course to play(preferably without any homesites). Any recommendations?

– Joe

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I believe Rio Secca is only open to Rio Suites guests; played it in March…worth changing your room reservations :-))) – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I think it would be great to play a round while I am in Vegas. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what course to play. Is that Desert Inn course worth the price tag? What about that new Rio Secca? Any ideas would be of help. Thanks in advance. David

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To add to this……A group of friends and I are thinking of making a trip to Las Vegas. Is there a resort, anyone could recommend, that will set up teetimes and such? If you know please let me know. We are planning our trip around October….. TIA, — belinda I believe you should live each day as if it is your last, which is why I don’t have any clean laundry because, come on, who wants to wash clothes on the last day of their life?

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The Rio course is open to everyone, but $300 for non-hotel guests and $190 for hotel guests. It is a very good course but only worth $100 at most. The best courses for the money are the Puite Indian courses check out: http://www.lvpaiutegolf.com/ Also Badlands is a desert target course that has incredible views but with a 15 or high handicap will be HELL!!! http://badlandsgolf.com/ The Sun City courses are also great. For all the best data regarding golf check out www.golflv.com My order of courses to play, also considering green fees would be: 1. Orignal Puite Course 2. New Puite Course 3. Badlands 4. Sun City Highland Falls 5. Sun City Palm 6. Angle Park Mountian Course Courses which I feel are way over priced but nice are TPC Canyons, Rio, LV International (old Hilton), Wildhorse. One course I would stay away from is Desert Pines. Its on only 90 acres and the fairways are like bowling alleys to try to fit the course on such a small land area. Let me know if you have any other specific questions regarding golf here. Dave – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I believe Rio Secca is only open to Rio Suites guests; played it in March…worth changing your room reservations :-))) I think it would be great to play a round while I am in Vegas. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what course to play. Is that Desert Inn course worth the price tag? What about that new Rio Secca? Any ideas would be of help. Thanks in advance. David

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I think it would be great to play a round while I am in Vegas. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what course to play. Is that Desert Inn course worth the price tag? What about that new Rio Secca? Any ideas would be of help. Thanks in advance. To add to this……A group of friends and I are thinking of making a trip to Las Vegas. Is there a resort, anyone could recommend, that will set up teetimes and such? If you know please let me know. We are planning our trip around October….. TIA, — belinda

I was in Vegas in January and played at the Paiute Resort, it is about 30 mins north west but worth the drive, there is 6-7 holes with water and the greens were very nice. Quite busy and no clubhouse built then (mebbe now, in construction jan), not too long a course nor too difficult but very enjoyable. It is a pete dye design. tel 800-711-2833 Ken St Andrews Scotland www.sol.co.uk/d/dabog Tee to Green Golf Tipping pages

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Batam/Bintan, Indonesia

admin — Sat, 07 Sep 2002 00:00:00 +0000

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Hi, There is a good hotel on Batam, out of town, on the top of a hill, I think it was called The Hill Top Hotel or something similar. Good rooms, food and swimming pool. There was a special deal through a travel agent and only cost S$50 per night. I regret not getting to the Oar House, just for a beer, take a photograph and be able to tell the story about it Cheers, Pete Loud

Anybody been to Batam or Bintan recently? I’ll have a few free days during a short gig in Singapore and don’t need to see JB or Desaru Try the Ice Pub. cheers, chemist — ( | ) , |/ { `-^-’

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Anybody been to Batam or Bintan recently? I’ll have a few free days during a short gig in Singapore and don’t need to see JB or Desaru

Try the Ice Pub. cheers, chemist — ( | ) , |/ { `-^-’ ? )

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Apparently The Korean liked the islands at one stage for it’s Monkey’s brain (same as Hong Kong). I don’t know, I swallow a Witchety grub but I think I just draw the lines at Monkeys. Too close to being the same species for me. Stay Frosty, Broomer

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Was in Bintan for 4 days in July. Easy to get to (50 minutes by ferry from Singapore). But not much to do there, unless you golf. Resort food was also very average. For some reason, when I was there, there were not so many Singaporeans but many many Korean families, maybe it was their summer holiday. Hui Chee Hong

Where To Golf In Phoenix and/or Sedona

admin — Sun, 01 Sep 2002 00:00:00 +0000

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Looking for fairly challenging courses in these areas that I can golf for less than $70 a round in July of 2003. Hopefully the time of year will keep greens fees down in the desert. Any suggestions?

Golf in Phx is cheap in the summer due to it being SO FRIGGING HOT. I played 500 Club, (pretty easy layout), on a weekday and was the 14th golfer on the course. Apparently there were 13 other people as desperate as me, to play in this godawful heat. If in Phx, pick up the Thursday edition of the Arizona Republic, sports section. There are numerous coupons and adds. Don’t overlook Prescott, (kind of on the way to Sedona from Phx). There are some good courses there as well. Tucson, south of Phx, has some great venues as well. I played 27 holes yesterday and drank 3 liters of water and 2 – 32oz jugs of Gatorade. Hydrate or die. — Golfing in Arizona.

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Looking for fairly challenging courses in these areas that I can golf for less than $70 a round in July of 2003. Hopefully the time of year will keep greens fees down in the desert. Any suggestions? — Joe & Elaine

I’ve visited Sedona a few times and just got back from there. I also played Los Caballaros (great track) in Wickenburg, AZ. Deer crossing the fairways and practice range… In Sedona there are 2 courses… Sedona Golf Resort and Oak Valley CC. Both are outstanding tracks, very well maintained. Each round was about $80.pp including cart. 2 executive tracks. At Sedona Resort, there’s a 623yd par 5 uphill that busts your butt needing 3 outstanding shots… Both tracks are worthy tests from the Blues. Sedona has a 10under index for the blues. In Phoenix, there are many quality tracks for under $70 during the summer… G

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Just got back from Phoenix. Grayhawk is $50 after 9 am … $75 before. Worth every nickel.. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Talking Stick North. It was about $50 when I played it in June. It’s cheaper and better than the big name Scottsdale courses. I did like Troon North before they surrounded it with houses, but now I’d give the nod to Talking Stick. Another option is to take a drive out to Globe and play Apache Stronghold. They had a great "stay and play" deal (the course is located next to a casino) this summer, something like $79 for a room, breakfast, green fees and cart. — John Looking for fairly challenging courses in these areas that I can golf for less than $70 a round in July of 2003. Hopefully the time of year will keep greens fees down in the desert. Any suggestions? — Joe & Elaine

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Talking Stick North. It was about $50 when I played it in June. It’s cheaper and better than the big name Scottsdale courses. I did like Troon North before they surrounded it with houses, but now I’d give the nod to Talking Stick. Another option is to take a drive out to Globe and play Apache Stronghold. They had a great "stay and play" deal (the course is located next to a casino) this summer, something like $79 for a room, breakfast, green fees and cart. — John

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Looking for fairly challenging courses in these areas that I can golf for less than $70 a round in July of 2003. Hopefully the time of year will keep greens fees down in the desert. Any suggestions? — Joe & Elaine

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Hey guys, You will have absolutley no problem finding inexpensive golf that time of year. Keep in mind it will be very hot..i have never drank as much water. I have played out in phoenix and palm springs the last few summers. There will be many, many specials. Go to any local golf store or get the local newspapers for coupons.. And check the web sites for each course. A few years back, I got a deal for Greyhawk…four players for $100. And i played TPC Scottsdale real cheap. Don’t rmember the price, but it was well under $75. There are some RSG’ers who live in the area and i am sure when it comes closer to the time, they could give you the latest "scoop" on current deals I love desert golf. Even though it is almost a year away, i wish you well for a great time and planning it will be half the fun. eric

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fave Monkeees tunes

admin — Sat, 08 Jun 2002 00:00:00 +0000

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OK, I can’t stand it… Favorite Monkees songs: Last Train To Clarksville She When Love Comes Knockin’ (At Your Door) Mary Mary Hold On Girl Your Auntie Grizelda (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow) Sometime In The Morning I’m A Believer Laugh Salesman The Door Into Summer Love Is Only Sleeping Words Hard To Believe What am I Doing Hanging ‘Round Pleasant Valley Sunday Runners Up: Peter Percival Patterson’s Pet Pig Porky Star Collector Don’t Call on Me Valleri I’m not really familiar with their later stuff. I know there were some songs on _Headquarters_ I liked, but it’s been too long since I’ve heard any of them. I’d love to have a Monkees Boxed Set with all their music, and one with videos of all the TV shows (and I guess Head thrown in, since I never saw that). -Miles, who *still* wishes he could have caught the Monkees/Hendrix tour before it was canceled due to culture clashes.

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You’ve put me to shame, Miles. The best I can do is; Valerie Pleasant Valley Sunday Last Train To Clarksville I would say Steppin’ Stone, but I prefered Paul Revere and The Raiders version. Now THERE was a band! ~kp – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – OK, I can’t stand it… Favorite Monkees songs: Last Train To Clarksville She When Love Comes Knockin’ (At Your Door) Mary Mary Hold On Girl Your Auntie Grizelda (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow) Sometime In The Morning I’m A Believer Laugh Salesman The Door Into Summer Love Is Only Sleeping Words Hard To Believe What am I Doing Hanging ‘Round Pleasant Valley Sunday Runners Up: Peter Percival Patterson’s Pet Pig Porky Star Collector Don’t Call on Me Valleri I’m not really familiar with their later stuff. I know there were some songs on _Headquarters_ I liked, but it’s been too long since I’ve heard any of them. I’d love to have a Monkees Boxed Set with all their music, and one with videos of all the TV shows (and I guess Head thrown in, since I never saw that). -Miles, who *still* wishes he could have caught the Monkees/Hendrix tour before it was canceled due to culture clashes.

~kp

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – OK, I can’t stand it… Favorite Monkees songs: Last Train To Clarksville She When Love Comes Knockin’ (At Your Door) Mary Mary Hold On Girl Your Auntie Grizelda (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow) Sometime In The Morning I’m A Believer Laugh Salesman The Door Into Summer Love Is Only Sleeping Words Hard To Believe What am I Doing Hanging ‘Round Pleasant Valley Sunday Runners Up: Peter Percival Patterson’s Pet Pig Porky Star Collector Don’t Call on Me Valleri I’m not really familiar with their later stuff. I know there were some songs on _Headquarters_ I liked, but it’s been too long since I’ve heard any of them. I’d love to have a Monkees Boxed Set with all their music, and one with videos of all the TV shows (and I guess Head thrown in, since I never saw that). -Miles, who *still* wishes he could have caught the Monkees/Hendrix tour before it was canceled due to culture clashes.

What? These didn’t make your list? No Time Shades of Gray Zilch (Mr Dobalina, Mr Bob Dobalina) Tapioca Tundra Magnolia Simms I’ll be back Upon my Feet Writing Wrongs (Have you heard about Phil Chamber’s mother? She said a woman’s work is never done) I’m Gonna Buy me a Dog I was always sort of a fan of the songs where they’d have Mike Nesmith doing something odd. Pete

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|You’ve put me to shame, Miles. The best I can do is; | |Valerie |Pleasant Valley Sunday |Last Train To Clarksville | |I would say Steppin’ Stone, but I prefered Paul Revere and The Raiders |version. Now THERE was a band! Last Train, Stepping Stone and Auntie Grizelda… I learned to dance to those three tunes. In the afternoon, just before going to my first dance that evening. I was already a huge Monkees fan, but that sealed those tunes forever in my psyche.

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x-no-archive: yes I would say Steppin’ Stone, but I prefered Paul Revere and The Raiders version. Now THERE was a band! The last time I saw Paul, we [Paul, his wife Sidney and I] were riding past a stadium in a limo. He asked me what the crowd was about. I told him it was a Pink Floyd concert. He just about died from envy.

That’s not bad. Got any Terry Melcher stories? Dan

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I’d love to have a Monkees Boxed Set with all their music, and one with videos of all the TV shows (and I guess Head thrown in, since I never saw that).

Head was way too weird for the teenyboppers of the time, a complete flop $$$ wise, but it became a cult classic..rent it, it’s a hoot… Someone posted a long while ago mp3s of demo tracks, studio outtakes, backing tracks, vocal tracks, etc of old Monkee studio tapes. Versions of songs sung by diff Monkees then the released versions..wonderfull stuff… It amazed me how much effort went into those songs, which in my youth were just catchy pop to dance to, play for the ladiez, and laugh at on TV.. ALOT of $$$ was thrown into the whole Monkee machine, and it showed, because still today it sells…and is talked about fondly… -Miles, who *still* wishes he could have caught the Monkees/Hendrix tour before it was canceled due to culture clashes.

I wonder how many ‘kids’ that were there NOW listen to JH yet booed him offstage then…? yuk..yuk..yuk… My folks took us to see them in Boston during their heyday, and my ears STILL ring from the non of teenage girls and boyz. We took the trolly to and from the Garden, and I remember hearing NOTHING but static all the way home. But we had fun. J Tash

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I’m Gonna Buy me a Dog

When I was young I always thought that that was scripted to be silly. When I went back and listened with more recording experience I came to the conclusion that that was a a first take where they were just learning the song and it was so inspired-ly silly that they kept it. That’s something I would have expected on Headquarters (like "Band 6") but I’m kind of impressed that they got away with it on the first album.

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Ahhh, the Monkees… I was a huge fan. When I was in 2nd grade my friends and I used to put on the records and pretend to be the Monkees in my friends’ basement. I wore out the first 3 records as a kid but am not so familiar with subsequent records (except "Head"). My fave that you left off the list is Nesmith’s "Sunny Girlfriend." Last year (or the year before?) I recorded versions of "Sunny Girlfriend" and "Mary Mary" for a Nesmith tribute CD (see www.drenrecords.com). I ended up submitting "S. Girlfriend." Wanna hear ‘em? www.scottmcknight.com/sunnygf.mp3 www.scottmcknight.com/marymary.mp3 -Scott McKnight – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – OK, I can’t stand it… Favorite Monkees songs: Last Train To Clarksville She When Love Comes Knockin’ (At Your Door) Mary Mary Hold On Girl Your Auntie Grizelda (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow) Sometime In The Morning I’m A Believer Laugh Salesman The Door Into Summer Love Is Only Sleeping Words Hard To Believe What am I Doing Hanging ‘Round Pleasant Valley Sunday Runners Up: Peter Percival Patterson’s Pet Pig Porky Star Collector Don’t Call on Me Valleri I’m not really familiar with their later stuff. I know there were some songs on _Headquarters_ I liked, but it’s been too long since I’ve heard any of them. I’d love to have a Monkees Boxed Set with all their music, and one with videos of all the TV shows (and I guess Head thrown in, since I never saw that). -Miles, who *still* wishes he could have caught the Monkees/Hendrix tour before it was canceled due to culture clashes.

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The last time I saw Paul, we [Paul, his wife Sidney and I] were riding past a stadium in a limo. He asked me what the crowd was about. I told him it was a Pink Floyd concert. He just about died from envy.

Well, it’s not like the band didn’t enjoy their share of success. PR&R made ME green with envy. I’ll tell you what, when "Just Like Me" came out, I had to buy two copies of the 45 because I wore the first one right out. It’d get to the end, and I’d just play it back again, over and over. That Drake Levin was one cool guitar player, and the first example of a double lead solo I can think of. ~kp

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I’m Gonna Buy me a Dog When I was young I always thought that that was scripted to be silly. When I went back and listened with more recording experience I came to the conclusion that that was a a first take where they were just learning the song and it was so inspired-ly silly that they kept it. That’s something I would have expected on Headquarters (like "Band 6") but I’m kind of impressed that they got away with it on the first album.

Damn, the ’60s are getting to be a long time ago by now, but it was a time where you could get away with a lot of stuff. They were definitely the "Let’s throw it at the wall, and see if it sticks" years of music. As much as The Monkees were pretty much designed for television, at least that’s what I think they were, they sure did seem like they did a lot of cool stuff if you go and sort through their album’s song lists. They EVEN started one of their shows with a short Frank Zappa interview! Pete

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Ahhh, the Monkees… I was a huge fan. When I was in 2nd grade my friends and I used to put on the records and pretend to be the Monkees in my friends’ basement. I wore out the first 3 records as a kid but am not so familiar with subsequent records (except "Head"). My fave that you left off the list is Nesmith’s "Sunny Girlfriend." Last year (or the year before?) I recorded versions of "Sunny Girlfriend" and "Mary Mary" for a Nesmith tribute CD (see www.drenrecords.com). I ended up submitting "S. Girlfriend." Wanna hear ‘em? www.scottmcknight.com/sunnygf.mp3 www.scottmcknight.com/marymary.mp3 -Scott McKnight

Sounds like you had a lot of fun recording Mary Mary. Pete

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Ahhh, the Monkees… I was a huge fan. When I was in 2nd grade my friends and I used to put on the records and pretend to be the Monkees in my friends’ basement. I wore out the first 3 records as a kid but am not so familiar with subsequent records (except "Head"). My fave that you left off the list is Nesmith’s "Sunny Girlfriend." Last year (or the year before?) I recorded versions of "Sunny Girlfriend" and "Mary Mary" for a Nesmith tribute CD (see www.drenrecords.com). I ended up submitting "S. Girlfriend." Wanna hear ‘em? www.scottmcknight.com/sunnygf.mp3 www.scottmcknight.com/marymary.mp3 -Scott McKnight Sounds like you had a lot of fun recording Mary Mary. Pete

Yeah, recorded the drums with 1 mic on a reel to reel and transferred it to ADAT at half speed. That’s why it sounds like it’s on ‘ludes. Lead guitar is a total wank fest, don’t you think? -Scott McKnight

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Yeah, but feedback’s fun! Sunny Girlfriend was done much better overall though, but Mary Mary was an interesting different direction for that song. Pete

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OK, I can’t stand it… Favorite Monkees songs:

I just finished playing "I’m a Believer" and "Pleasant Valley Sunday" during a practice. I’m so ashamed. Ken Albin

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|Damn, the ’60s are getting to be a long time ago by now, but it was a |time where you could get away with a lot of stuff. They were |definitely the "Let’s throw it at the wall, and see if it sticks" |years of music. | I think that still happens. Not as much, but it still happens. |As much as The Monkees were pretty much designed for television, at |least that’s what I think they were, they sure did seem like they did |a lot of cool stuff if you go and sort through their album’s song |lists. They EVEN started one of their shows with a short Frank Zappa |interview! IIRC, the casting ad was for something like "four zany college age guys for TV show about a band, no musical experience necessary".

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|I just finished playing "I’m a Believer" and "Pleasant Valley Sunday" during |a practice. | |I’m so ashamed. Nothing to be ashamed of there!

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I’m too out of touch to find it anymore. Sometimes, I’m lucky if I can find my shoes. |As much as The Monkees were pretty much designed for television, at |least that’s what I think they were, they sure did seem like they did |a lot of cool stuff if you go and sort through their album’s song |lists. They EVEN started one of their shows with a short Frank Zappa |interview! IIRC, the casting ad was for something like "four zany college age guys for TV show about a band, no musical experience necessary".

Damn it, I was collage aged at the wrong time! I had enough "no musical experience" for all four members! You know why I respect the Monkees? They never added any members! Sure, they really didn’t play their own instruments anyhow, so they really didn’t have to, but they didn’t. Pete

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Last Train to Clarksville, Daydream Believer.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – OK, I can’t stand it… Favorite Monkees songs: Last Train To Clarksville She When Love Comes Knockin’ (At Your Door) Mary Mary Hold On Girl Your Auntie Grizelda (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow) Sometime In The Morning I’m A Believer Laugh Salesman The Door Into Summer Love Is Only Sleeping Words Hard To Believe What am I Doing Hanging ‘Round Pleasant Valley Sunday Runners Up: Peter Percival Patterson’s Pet Pig Porky Star Collector Don’t Call on Me Valleri I’m not really familiar with their later stuff. I know there were some songs on _Headquarters_ I liked, but it’s been too long since I’ve heard any of them. I’d love to have a Monkees Boxed Set with all their music, and one with videos of all the TV shows (and I guess Head thrown in, since I never saw that). -Miles, who *still* wishes he could have caught the Monkees/Hendrix tour before it was canceled due to culture clashes.

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Mr. Sun, Mr Moon

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I just finished playing "I’m a Believer" and "Pleasant Valley Sunday" during a practice.

I just came home from a gig in Maine. Driving down Interstate 495 South, in Massachussetts, I passed an exit which read "Pleasant Valley". I’m not kidding. Anyone here ever heard of any other Pleasant Valley anywhere? Could that possibly be *the one*? ~kp

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|I just came home from a gig in Maine. Driving down Interstate 495 South, in |Massachussetts, I passed an exit which read "Pleasant Valley". I’m not |kidding. Anyone here ever heard of any other Pleasant Valley anywhere? |Could that possibly be *the one*? I think it was "just another pleasant Valley Sunday". Another pleasant Sunday in *the* Valley, there in California, later immortalized by Moon Unit.

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Who did the guitar on "Valerie"? What a lead!!!!! "Kent Pearson – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – You’ve put me to shame, Miles. The best I can do is; Valerie Pleasant Valley Sunday Last Train To Clarksville I would say Steppin’ Stone, but I prefered Paul Revere and The Raiders version. Now THERE was a band! ~kp OK, I can’t stand it… Favorite Monkees songs: Last Train To Clarksville She When Love Comes Knockin’ (At Your Door) Mary Mary Hold On Girl Your Auntie Grizelda (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow) Sometime In The Morning I’m A Believer Laugh Salesman The Door Into Summer Love Is Only Sleeping Words Hard To Believe What am I Doing Hanging ‘Round Pleasant Valley Sunday Runners Up: Peter Percival Patterson’s Pet Pig Porky Star Collector Don’t Call on Me Valleri I’m not really familiar with their later stuff. I know there were some songs on _Headquarters_ I liked, but it’s been too long since I’ve heard any of them. I’d love to have a Monkees Boxed Set with all their music, and one with videos of all the TV shows (and I guess Head thrown in, since I never saw that). -Miles, who *still* wishes he could have caught the Monkees/Hendrix tour before it was canceled due to culture clashes. ~kp

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We do Steppin Stone about every 3rd -4th week… someone ‘called the tune’ about 4 months ago and we just *played* it… apparantly everyone in the band knew the tune… harmonies, stops, and all… gtski

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x-no-archive: yes Got any Terry Melcher stories? Just hearing the name weirds me out. No.

Didn’t mean to revive any bad memories. The LA rock scene from 65 to 73 fascinates me, and he was definitely a key figure. He comes to mind in this connection because he (I thought) produced Paul Revere & the Raiders. Dan

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yes, it’s a discription of the day, of a "’pleasant" sunday in the Valley. The Pleasant Valley in MA a a Golf resort… J Tash

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Newport New, VA campground

admin — Thu, 16 May 2002 00:00:00 +0000

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Newport News park is a city run park off I-64 very close to Kiln Creek. Kiln Creek is right down Jefferson Ave. from the park. The park is on the outskirts of town in a wooded area on a reservoir. We have camped there with out RV (24′ trailer) and the boy scouts go there all the time. The park is maintained well and I would recommend. As far as Williamsburg, it is only a few minute drive up I-64 from the park, so going to another campground really is not required, however, there are a few KOAs in the area. Newport News Park: http://www.newport-news.va.us/parks/park1.htm Skip Irwin

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My sister is getting married in late Sept in Newport News, VA at the Kiln Creek Golf Resort (she and her fianc

Orlando Florida Mall Campgrounds…NOT Disney/theme related

admin — Wed, 20 Mar 2002 00:00:00 +0000

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They have 3 rate plans depending upon the sites you pick. My wife has a better handle on the rates. I will see if I can get her to post line and ask. I believe the lower summer rates are soon going into effect. I think considering monthly rates vs quality of your stay vs relative location to the attractions, you will find this park one of the better options.

I will be there for work so the attractions are irrelevant to me. Just a nice place to park for many months. I will know if things work out in a couple of months. But I would stay for a long time, probably 6-months to a year or more. Everything around there seems geared to the theme-parks. I may be working with a company at the Florida Mall. That is why I was using that location as a key to the location of the campground. Thanks for the help. D* My commitment is to truth, not consistency. ~ Mohandas K. Gandhi

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South of Orlando is the Florida Mall on Sand Lake Road at S. Orange Blossom Trail. A few miles south is Kissimmee with a few campgrounds. To the southwest is the Disney theme everything. My question for you Florida travelers… Are there reasonable campgrounds/RV-parks around for long-term visiting? Not theme parks and Disney RV parks, regular RV-parks for an RVer to stay in the area for a few months?

snipped Just a suggestion Don. We’re in Clerbrook RV and Golf Resort. It’s 6 miles north of Clermont, which is on Hwy 50. The Florida turnpike is about a mile north of us. If you look at a Florida map, it’s where Hwy 27 and thw turnpike cross. The park has a monthly rate of $375 plus electric. It’s a nice park within easy driving distance of the Disney area. Hugh

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That’s a good suggestion. The Orlando Winter Garden RV Resort is part of the same organization but is even closer in Wintergarden. I know that I will eventually just have to check it out in person. D* My commitment is to truth, not consistency. ~ Mohandas K. Gandhi

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I also checked Orlando Winter Garden RV Resort, owned by the same company. It is on the turnpike closer into Orlando. Hunter told me to be carful of the toll-rates around Orlando. Then…I found this nifty Toll/Mileage Calculator web-site. Check it out! http://www11.myflorida.com/turnpikepio/TollCalculator/tollrates.htm I guess I have been driving in Dallas for too long. (20-years) From the first exit for Orlando Winter Garden RV Resort to the exit at the Mall would be only 8.19 miles and cost 50cents. Gosh, in Dallas I stay ten miles north of the outside loop! The toll-ways around here are expensive compared to that one! A short trip is 75cents or more. I am gonna check out both of those places. Thanks for the advice!!! Now…if I can only get that job. D* My commitment is to truth, not consistency. ~ Mohandas K. Gandhi

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – South of Orlando is the Florida Mall on Sand Lake Road at S. Orange Blossom Trail. A few miles south is Kissimmee with a few campgrounds. To the southwest is the Disney theme everything. My question for you Florida travelers… Are there reasonable campgrounds/RV-parks around for long-term visiting? Not theme parks and Disney RV parks, regular RV-parks for an RVer to stay in the area for a few months? snipped Just a suggestion Don. We’re in Clerbrook RV and Golf Resort. It’s 6 miles north of Clermont, which is on Hwy 50. The Florida turnpike is about a mile north of us. If you look at a Florida map, it’s where Hwy 27 and thw turnpike cross. The park has a monthly rate of $375 plus electric. It’s a nice park within easy driving distance of the Disney area. Hugh I also checked Orlando Winter Garden RV Resort, owned by the same company. It is on the turnpike closer into Orlando. Hunter told me to be carful of the toll-rates around Orlando. Then…I found this nifty Toll/Mileage Calculator web-site. Check it out! http://www11.myflorida.com/turnpikepio/TollCalculator/tollrates.htm I guess I have been driving in Dallas for too long. (20-years) From the first exit for Orlando Winter Garden RV Resort to the exit at the Mall would be only 8.19 miles and cost 50cents.

Correction…12.5 miles but still 50cents. D* My commitment is to truth, not consistency. ~ Mohandas K. Gandhi

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snipped Correction…12.5 miles but still 50cents. D*

Since you are a musician, I might mention the park has a jam session every Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00. Mostly country with some good Gospel mixed in. Folks in the park and from the surrounding area come in and have a ball. It’s a really friendly park, not all grumpy old farts, just a few like me

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Don, I’m currently at "Raccoon Lake" campground, on hwy 192 just past Orange Lake resort (formerly Yogi Bear Campground, or some such) – have been there almost a month, and will be there more months – their monthly rates are good. I’m paying $300 / month + electricity and 10% tax. It’s a quiet place (with trees). Some of the sites are a little weird, made for old rigs, I guess, but it’s a comfortable place for me. I have plenty of room for my 36′ 5er with slides. I’m working in Kissimmee, is the reason for being there. Bill Miller

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – South of Orlando is the Florida Mall on Sand Lake Road at S. Orange Blossom Trail. A few miles south is Kissimmee with a few campgrounds. To the southwest is the Disney theme everything. My question for you Florida travelers… Are there reasonable campgrounds/RV-parks around for long-term visiting? Not theme parks and Disney RV parks, regular RV-parks for an RVer to stay in the area for a few months? snipped Just a suggestion Don. We’re in Clerbrook RV and Golf Resort. It’s 6 miles north of Clermont, which is on Hwy 50. The Florida turnpike is about a mile north of us. If you look at a Florida map, it’s where Hwy 27 and thw turnpike cross. The park has a monthly rate of $375 plus electric. It’s a nice park within easy driving distance of the Disney area. Hugh That’s a good suggestion. The Orlando Winter Garden RV Resort is part of the same organization but is even closer in Wintergarden. I know that I will eventually just have to check it out in person. D* My commitment is to truth, not consistency. ~ Mohandas K. Gandhi

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Are there reasonable campgrounds/RV-parks around for long-term visiting? Not theme parks and Disney RV parks, regular RV-parks for an RVer to stay in the area for a few months? We are staying here now and have been for the last 18 months. Secret Lake RV Resort 8550 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway Kissimmee, FL

Any idea of monthly rates? I have seen their web sites but there are no rates listed. And, there are no trees! Thanks for the recommendation. D* My commitment is to truth, not consistency. ~ Mohandas K. Gandhi

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The KOA on 192 appeared to be closed when we went by it in January. There were a few places along 192 that advertised low rates on their signs. I think you would want to do a drive by before committing any of your hard earned money to them. We stayed at Sherwood Forest for a week. I think it was about $30 per night. They did appear to have some semi permanent campers. I don’t know what their long term rates are, though. Jim Clark

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Are there reasonable campgrounds/RV-parks around for long-term visiting? Not theme parks and Disney RV parks, regular RV-parks for an RVer to stay in the area for a few months?

You might try Tropical Palms. http://www.tropicalpalms.com — David, N8DO; FMCA 147762 djosborn at aol dot com

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The KOA on 192 appeared to be closed when we went by it in January.

It is definitely closed. — Mike Gormley P.O. Box 205 Liberty Center, OH 43532-0205 "Full Time RV’ers currently located in: Kissimmee, FL" ICQ #24425724 Web page linking to Genealogy, RV’ing & Square Dancing: http://home.earthlink.net/~deltadd/

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Are there reasonable campgrounds/RV-parks around for long-term visiting? Not theme parks and Disney RV parks, regular RV-parks for an RVer to stay in the area for a few months? We are staying here now and have been for the last 18 months. Secret Lake RV Resort 8550 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway Kissimmee, FL Any idea of monthly rates? I have seen their web sites but there are no rates listed. And, there are no trees!

The park is probably 70 percent (just a guess) no trees. Also, what do you consider a tree? Complete overhead canopy? A lone tree that cast a shadow on your site in the hot afternoon? It depends upon when you plan on coming. If it is during the spring/summer/fall months you could probably get a spot under the trees. All depending upon how long in advance you make your reservation. They have 3 rate plans depending upon the sites you pick. My wife has a better handle on the rates. I will see if I can get her to post line and ask. I believe the lower summer rates are soon going into effect. I think considering monthly rates vs quality of your stay vs relative location to the attractions, you will find this park one of the better options. — Mike Gormley P.O. Box 205 Liberty Center, OH 43532-0205 "Full Time RV’ers currently located in: Kissimmee, FL" ICQ #24425724 Web page linking to Genealogy, RV’ing & Square Dancing: http://home.earthlink.net/~deltadd/

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – South of Orlando is the Florida Mall on Sand Lake Road at S. Orange Blossom Trail. A few miles south is Kissimmee with a few campgrounds. To the southwest is the Disney theme everything. My question for you Florida travelers… Are there reasonable campgrounds/RV-parks around for long-term visiting? Not theme parks and Disney RV parks, regular RV-parks for an RVer to stay in the area for a few months? TIA D* My commitment is to truth, not consistency. ~ Mohandas K. Gandhi

We are staying here now and have been for the last 18 months. Secret Lake RV Resort 8550 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway Kissimmee, FL Phone: 407-396-6101 http://www.secretlakeresort.com/sys-home.asp http://www.allcampgrounds.com/reviews/destinysecret.html — Mike Gormley P.O. Box 205 Liberty Center, OH 43532-0205 "Full Time RV’ers currently located in: Kissimmee, FL" ICQ #24425724 Web page linking to Genealogy, RV’ing & Square Dancing: http://home.earthlink.net/~deltadd/

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bus out the front. AG – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My commitment is to truth, not consistency. ~ Mohandas K. Gandhi

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Sandal St Lucia Golf Resort & Spa

admin — Tue, 12 Mar 2002 00:00:00 +0000

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My girlfriend and I are heading to Sandal St Lucia Golf Resort & Spa in late May. Has anyone in this group been there? If so, any hot tips (restaurants, things to do or see at the resort, etc.) or suggestions on optional tours while there.

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I included details and a description of this resort in my book "THE MOST ROMANTIC RESORTS FOR DESTINATION WEDDINGS, MARRIAGE RENEWALS, & HONEYMOONS.’" Here’s what you should know. This resort has 5 freshwater swimming pools and 5 whirlpools — one of them is one of the Caribbean’s largest freshwater pools, with a dramatic waterfall and swim-up pool bar. Some rooms have their own private pools. It also has a 9-hole golf course, and the resort is designed to look like an authentic Caribbean village, with rooms situated in quaint Caribbean cottages. It also has 6 restaurants and 10 bars and is 2 miles from St. John’s and 5 miles from the airport. Sandals also has another resort in St. Lucia. By the way, if you don’t like mountainous driving, choose another island. "THE MOST ROMANTIC RESORTS FOR DESTINATION WEDDINGS, MARRIAGE RENEWALS, & HONEYMOONS.’" www.destinationweddingbook.com

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Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort, Grand Bahama Island

admin — Tue, 12 Mar 2002 00:00:00 +0000

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Hello, The wife and I are expecting to be going to this destination in April. Does anyone have any good/bad feedback about the resort or Grand Bahama in general that they would be willing to share on or offline? Any advice or info would be appreciated. We’ve never been to the Bahamas or this resort. Thx in advance for help. – michael chmura

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Grand Bahama is not as developed as Nassau nor does it have the big tourist amenities. Our Bahamas is brand new (only a year old) and still being built. It is very well appointed and you will have a good time. Not much else to do there. They have the only good beach. The casino is a short cab ride away as is the International Market where all of the duty free shops are located. Don’t expect to find a "tropical paradise" and you will have an enjoyable time. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hello, The wife and I are expecting to be going to this destination in April. Does anyone have any good/bad feedback about the resort or Grand Bahama in general that they would be willing to share on or offline? Any advice or info would be appreciated. We’ve never been to the Bahamas or this resort. Thx in advance for help. – michael chmura

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We stayed at the Lucaya Village Marina for the 2nd time last week. All persons were polite, courteous and efficient. We talked to some folks who were staying at Our Lucaya and they seemed happy. However, there was some labor unrest because a hotel brought in a non-Bahamian as manager to replace a Bahamian. The hotel workers union was upset, and was working to rule. This would affect people staying in hotels. At Lucaya there is the Market place with a lot of restaurants and shops and an internet cafe, and you can go on various cruises etc – the Bahama Mama does booze cruises, sunset cruises etc, there is a semi submarine tour, kayak tours, snorkeling tours, scuba, and even a swim with the dolphin thing, which I would absolutely recommend you not do (just my prejudice against caged dolphins or whales). You can also get a bus/van into Freeport to the International Bazaar or Freeport itself for about $1 @. Drivers are helpful, although the vans may be well used. There is a Winn Dixie out on Seahorse Road, and another one in Freeport proper. I understand that there is also a casino, but I have not been. There are several parks (like US National Parks) – two on the island itself, and one on an island offshore. There’s also a parrot place and several gardens, golf and horseback riding. You can rent a car but they do drive on the left with LHD cars. The island itself is not terribly scenic. We also were in Old Bahama Bay Marina at West End (also Grand Bahama) and there is a hotel type operation there, with nature trails and snorkeling areas. The personnel were again courteous and efficient. But this area is a $30 cab ride from Freeport and the bus doesn’t run often and is $5.00 grandma Rosalie